CJ Lacsican to lead Grab Philippines from December 1
She will succeed Ronald Roda, who will support the leadership transition as senior adviser and board executive into early 2027.
Grab Philippines has named its mobility and operations chief, CJ Lacsican, as country managing director effective December 1. She takes over from Ronald Roda, who is leaving to pursue his own business ventures, the company said.
Roda will move into senior adviser and board executive roles on December 1, helping with a phased handover that runs into early 2027. He has worked at Grab for more than eight years and spent two years leading its Philippine business.
Lacsican joined Grab nearly five years ago and has overseen units including central operations and the financial group. Before joining the company, she spent almost two decades in financial services, holding country, regional and leadership positions across Asia and Europe.
She is the second successive Grab Philippines chief chosen internally. Grab Group managing director of operations Yee Wee Tang said her selection reflected the company's approach to developing its own leaders.
The management changes also include Anton Bautista's return to oversee deliveries and commercial business. Alvin Ching has been appointed mobility and operations director.
During Roda's tenure as country head, Grab expanded its Philippine reach to more than 300 cities and municipalities and introduced additional app services, including lending.
